ESG 2021
Video Vault
The Excavation Safety Alliance (ESA) is a virtual community for everyone interested in safe excavation and damage prevention. ESA provides free education via videos, podcasts & blogs. Follow the QR Code for examples of the short how-to videos available FREE at ESA including: PRE-EXCAVATION CHECKLIST: Use a checklist to ensure everyone’s safety on the jobsite …
So You’re Going to Be a Witness: Preparing for and Testifying at Trial
You have done your investigation, you have testified at a deposition, mediation has failed, and now you are going to trial. These tips may help succeed at trial, particularly in light of the challenges posed by remote testimony at a video trial or hearing necessitated by current COVID-19 conditions. Preparation, Not Inspiration, Wins Trials The …
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How to Develop a Lone Worker Safety Program Without Breaking the Bank
With an unprecedented number of employees now working alone or remotely, it is the employers’ responsibility to put a program in place to protect these people who are more vulnerable because of their new employment conditions. This applies to those in the excavation industry who face a multitude of safety hazards including: • Flooding or …
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How to Improve Worker Safety in Excavation Projects
According to the survey results, over 70 percent of respondents think they qualified as a competent person for trench work. But what does a competent person do? And how can you confirm qualification? The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) conducted a comprehensive Trench Survey (cpwr.com) to provide greater insight into the rise of …
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How to Work Safely Near Underwater Pipelines and Utilities
In MARCH 2009, a group of companies met with a mission to identify, trend, and explore common industry issues in preventing coastal and marine pipeline facility damage, releases, and spills. That day, the CAMO (Coastal and Marine Operators) pipeline industry group was born. In 2020, CAMO is a consortium roughly 25 companies strong and growing. …
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Trenching and Excavating Procedures and Safety Considerations
More than 800 construction workers are involved in accidents each year on the job. Of these accidents, approximately 40 workers are involved in an incident related to excavation or trenching. That is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has gone to great lengths to define threats and identify safe practices. Fortunately, a little …
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Being A Safe Digging Partner
We have all heard the phrase, “Safe digging is a shared responsibility,” and most of us are committed to doing our share. Sometimes, however, it can be difficult to know what our share is. Here are a few easy tips for excavators to ensure they are protecting our buried infrastructure, our onsite crews, and the …
Five Uses of GPR for Civil Engineering and Damage Prevention
There are several technologies that can improve revenue and growth for engineering firms in the damage prevention industry. Ground penetrating radar (GPR) may be the most significant non-invasive technique used to help engineering firms add services both because it is dynamic in the number of ways it can be applied, and it is affordable. GPR …
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The Importance of Field Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the way you use your body to work and fitting the job or task to you to reduce your risk of injury. The goal of ergonomics is to reduce the risk of soft tissue injuries. These injuries typically develop slowly over time and involve nerves, muscles, tendons, joints and ligaments. Examples of these …